The study of language. [Elektronisk resurs]
Häftad bok. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press. 4 uppl. 2010. 320 sidor.
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///Förlagets beskrivning: Easy to follow, simple to understand - the most fundamental introduction to language study. CONCISE - CLEAR. "Perfect for the beginners' level Introductory lingulstics course, in both style and content." Hugh Buckingham, Professor of Linguistics, Louisiana State University one of the most accessible and entertaining Introductions available. With updated material for practice and discussion, it will continue to inspire new generations of students."
Stephen Matthews, University of Hong Kong
Written for the beginner, The Study of Language is a broad yet concise overview of key topics. This ever-popular, easy-to-use introduction engages students by presenting.sized sections, and partners them through tasks, and an online study guide with a clear understanding of the major concepts in language study, • Twenty new sections include coverage of text messaging and new accounts of language origins • More than fifty new tasks, including thirty that Involve data analysis to encourage active learning • The study guide partners students through their learning with answers to the study questions and online help with the tasks A comorehensive technicai terms. "The chapter divisions allow for considerable flexibility, which has proved particularly important after recently restructuring our courses." Nigel Musk, Linköping University
Förlagsfakta
- ISBN
- 9780521749220
- Titel
- The study of language. [Elektronisk resurs]
- Författare
- Yule, George
- Förlag
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
- Utgivningsår
- 2010
- Språk
- English
- Baksidestext
- aThis best-selling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge in the subject, Yule presents information in short, bite-sized sections, introducing the major concepts in language study - from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fourth edition has been revised and updated with twenty new sections, covering new accounts of language origins, the key properties of language, text messaging, kinship terms and more than twenty new word etymologies. To increase student engagement with the text, Yule has also included more than fifty new tasks, including thirty involving data analysis, enabling students to apply what they have learned. The online study guide offers students further resources when working on the tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The origins of language; 2. Animals and human language; 3. The sounds of language; 4. The sound patterns of language; 5. Word-formation; 6. Morphology; 7. Grammar; 8. Syntax; 9. Semantics; 10. Pragmatics; 11. Discourse analysis; 12. Language and the brain; 13. First language acquisition; 14. Second language acquisition/learning; 15. Gestures and sign languages; 16. Writing; 17. Language history and change; 18. Language and regional variation; 19. Language and social variation; 20. Language and culture.
Electronic reproduction.cDawson Books.nMode of access: World Wide Web.
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